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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 794.03 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 794.03 and 299.18 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 794.03 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/794.03 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 794.03 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 237,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,552.43/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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